Broad Operational Language Technology (BOLT) Program

U.S. national security requires reliable information that could impact military command and soldiers in the field. Currently, vast amounts of data in multiple languages and formats stream in from around the globe (e.g., conversational speech, email, and text messages). Given the quantity of data, it can be difficult to analyze and determine what’s important. The U.S. also needs to hold conversations with non-English speaking populations of foreign countries.

To help meet these needs, SRI is developing technology for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Broad Operational Language Technology (BOLT) program. Specifically, SRI’s Speech Technology and Research (STAR) Laboratory is leading the research and development of these technologies: